Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has announced that online registration for its 2026/2027 UTME and Direct Entry (DE) screening exercise commenced on 6th July, 2026. Any UTME or DE candidate who fails to register for the screening exercise will not be eligible for admission.
Eligibility and Cut-Off Mark
- UTME Candidates: Only candidates who scored 180 and above in the 2026 UTME are eligible to register.
- Direct Entry (DE) Candidates: DE applicants are required to pay the screening fee and complete the online registration.
- Subject Combination Check: Check the ABU Brochure at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms/putme to confirm that your UTME subject combination matches your chosen programme. If it does not match, change to an appropriate course on the JAMB portal.
Required Documents for Upload
During registration, candidates must input the grades of five (5) relevant O'Level subjects as specified in the brochure (candidates awaiting O'Level results should wait until their results are released before completing this part) and upload scanned copies of:
- JAMB Result Slip
- O'Level Certificate(s) (maximum of two sittings) and/or A'Level Certificate(s)
- Indigene Certificate
- National Identification Number (NIN) slip
- Birth Certificate
Step-by-Step Registration Guide
- Visit the ABU forms portal at portal.abu.edu.ng/forms, or visit abu.edu.ng and click on 2026/2027 UTME/DE Screening Registration.
- Pay the registration fee of ₦2,000.00 online using a debit card (ATM card), or print the transaction slip and pay at any commercial bank nationwide (you do not need to travel to Zaria to make payment).
- Complete your O'Level grade entries and upload all required scanned documents accurately.
To prepare thoroughly for ABU Zaria admission, practice with the Mentra POST-UTME app, available on both Android and iOS.
Enquiries
For enquiries or support, call 07076806821, 08111465297, or 09020017135.
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